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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,104.30 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,104.30 and 564.26 is: 777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,104.30 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,104.30 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,104.30 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 623,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,106.80/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.87

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